ablegen/ˈapˌleːɡn̩/to take off (clothes); to drop (habits); to sit (an exam); to cast off (boat)
ablegen is a German verb that means to take off (clothes), to drop (habits), or to sit (an exam). It is pronounced /ˈapˌleːɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "legte ab" and the past participle is "abgelegt".
Definitions
1.to take off (outer clothing); to drop (a habit)(clothing/habits)
a.to remove a piece of clothing
Bitte legen Sie Ihren Mantel ab.—Please take off your coat.
b.to give up a behavior or habit
Er hat das Rauchen abgelegt.—He gave up smoking.
2.to sit (for an exam), to take (an exam or oath)(exams)
a.to take or pass an exam or test
Sie hat ihre Führerscheinprüfung erfolgreich abgelegt.—She successfully took her driving test.
b.to make or solemnly declare (a vow, oath, etc.)
Der Zeuge hat einen Eid abgelegt.—The witness took an oath.
3.to cast off (depart from shore)(boats/ships)
a.of a boat: to leave the dock or shore
Das Schiff legt in fünf Minuten ab.—The ship will cast off in five minutes.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | ablegen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | lege ab |
| Present (du) | legst ab |
| Present (er/sie/es) | legt ab |
| Preterite (ich) | legte ab |
| Participle II | abgelegt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | legte ab |
| Imperative (singular) | lege ab |
| Imperative (plural) | legt ab |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ablegen" mean in English?
- "ablegen" means to take off (clothes), to drop (habits), or to sit (an exam). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "ablegen"?
- "ablegen" is pronounced /ˈapˌleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "ablegen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "ablegen" is "abgelegt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "ablegen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "ablegen" becomes "legte ab" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "ablegen"?
- "ablegen" is a verb in German.
